Project Management of Samba Parade

Question: Discuss about the Project Management of Samba Parade. Answer: Introduction Project management is the process involving application of skills, knowledge and expertise to achieve objectives of a given project (Young, 2013). Usually any project has particular objectives that it aims at achieving when implemented these are what are used in evaluating the success or failure of any particular project. Just like any other project all deliberations were followed in the Rio carnaval. The most important objective by the participating teams was taking home Brazilians most coveted title. That was the basis of all the preparations undertaken by the participants. Positives of the project: Time One of the most important considerations in any project is the completion within the time frame. Projects are meant to achieve certain objectives within a given time frame (Heldman, 2011). . The first positive with this project is therefore the fact that all the teams were able to make all the preparations within time. Despite the fact that it was strenuous activity for those who were tasked with preparation, they made everything possible including working fifteen hours in a day like Syd, the designer for Vila Samba School. Costumes for all the teams were made just in time for the main event. This also applies to those who were tasked with ensuring adequate lighting and sound systems were put in place and tested in time so that the final project would be a success. Proper cabling and placement of cameras was also done in time to ensure that the most aired show worldwide was aired live by over 1500 media broadcasts. This also applies to the renewing of the Samba parade street by experts. It was also timely done. Budget Budget refers to the funds set aside for a given project. This is an approximation of how money allocated for a given project intends to be used. The budget allocated for a given project must be adequate so that the project of implementation is not derailed. (Stouffer, 2012). This is another positive of the project. All factors were put into considerations. A project requires sufficient budget so that all its implementation is carried out in the given time. There were a number of activities that were involved in the project. These included preparation by individual teams for the competition and preparation of the venue for the competition. As far as individual teams are concerned, the costumes to match their theme had to be prepared. This required adequate resources to pay the labor force and purchase materials. Also preparation of the venue of the competition required adequate funds to be used, from contracting sound engineers, to paying of the people involved in the putting in place lights and cameras. This was effectively achieved so the budget and the budgeting process were appropriate. Negatives of the project Complexity of the project Different projects possess different attributes .Some might be complex in nature while others might be simple and easy to implement. All projects require different degree of effort .Some may be implemented in a in a few days others in a few months while others may take several months. (Berkun, 2008).This project was quite demanding for its planners. They have to work day and night for almost a year to have the project ready in time. Several attributed needed to be considered in the project for the ultimate objectives to be achieved. It had to make people happy, foster unity and togetherness among Brazilians, exemplify different group themes among other expectations. The complexity brings about the need for Moses to bring on board his son and wife so that all factors can be taken care of. Pressure on planners and participants There was so much pressure on the participants .The success of the project depended on how much effort they put in place. With that in mind Participants had to keep practicing for a whole year to make it a success by making sure that they have the best dance so that their audience does not get disappointed.The designers like Syd have to design the most appropriate costumes to ensure that their schools emerge victorious. This was quite an enormous task. Without taking this to account, their performance in the competition is likely to be affected. References: Young, T. L. (2013). Successful project management.Heldman, K. (2011). Project management jumpstart. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.Harvard Business Review Press. (2013). HBR's guide to project management. Boston : Harvard Business Review PressBerkun, S. (2008). Making things happen: Mastering project management. Sebastopol, Calif: O'Reilly Media.Stouffer, T. (2012). The only budgeting book you'll ever need. Avon, Mass: Adams Media.